The Practice Learning Qualification in Social Services is designed for experienced and qualified social work practitioners who wish to mentor, supervise, assess, and support students on placement in a practice setting.
It will provide you with rewarding opportunities to positively influence the development of social workers, and subsequently make an important impact to lives of people who will need their services in the future.
The design and delivery of the course reflects a partnership between Robert Gordon University and related social work agencies, as well as service users and carers. It will give you the ability to facilitate and assess the professional development and competence of social work students and provide them with knowledge and skills in the creation and evaluation of learning contexts, the integration of knowledge and social work practice and an evidence-based approach to social work practice.
The course will offer opportunities to revisit the social work theory base and gain fresh understanding around the role evidence-based practice has on practice and learning. A major component of the course is undertaking the role of Practice Educator for a social work student, therefore there is a strong emphasis on the role of reflective practice and how learning is facilitated with the social work student. During the social work placement of your learner, you will be supported and assessed by a Practice Mentor.
Assignments will draw on this experience relating to exploring the theories of adult learning, assessment and leadership.
You will learn to facilitate the learning of others within the context of supportive learning environments and effective working relationships. You will learn to make sound and accountable assessments of learner practice, and evaluate the effectiveness of the experiences provided to the learner.
With reference to direct practice experiences, you will learn to reflect critically on the contribution of an evidence-based practice approach to the development of social work practice, and the ability to facilitate the learners鈥� integration of legislation and policy to practice. You will also learn and employ appropriate leadership skills within the practice setting.
Learning Methods
The course uses a blended approach to teaching and learning. The conceptual underpinning for each module will be delivered via workbooks. Independent study using prepared interactive materials is reinforced by tutorial contact. In addition to this directed study, assessments of essays, coursework and practice, you are required to attend one study day at 亚博体育官网 for each module. You will study 4 modules:
- Supporting and Facilitating the Learning of Others
- The Assessment of Learner Practice and Evaluation
- Evidence-based Practice
- Practice Context and Leadership
Activity Summary
There will be five teaching days on campus, including induction. There will also be one online revision session per module, held nearer the assignment deadlines, and peer support sessions during the placement.
- Lectures - 18 hours per year
- Seminars - 18 hours per year
- Mentor Support - Time agreed with mentor
- Placement Host - 60 - 100 days
How long is a Graduate Certificate Practice Learning Qualification - Social Services course?
The Practice Learning Qualification - Social Services can be successfully completed within 12 months.
Independent Study
A significant portion of this course is underpinned by independent learning, and you will be expected to be responsible for managing your coursework, reading and other learning activities appropriately. Approximately 130 hours are required per module.
Staff Delivering on This Course
Our school is the largest provider of social work education in Scotla